The results are in.

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Well, they told me that this months scans show about another total decrease of about 10% since last months scans. So now to about 20% decrease overall. There's nothing new and my brain is still clear. So this is good news. :)

I'm not sure what this means or what to expect as far the future goes. I don't know if typically I can/should expect to see the same/similar results next month of if this stuff stops working after a couple of months.. I don't know. Probably varies person to person. But, I've made it another month and I guess we'll just see what next month says. So... that's it. That's my update. Sorry they're not quite as interesting these days. Not much going on but waiting for monthly scans. Which I should be happy about, and I am. But hopefully these updates put some hope and good feelings in some readers thoughts and minds. I met a guy today, who went to the NIH with advanced melanoma 17 years ago. They're cured him. He'd been going back for yearly checkups and they finally told him this visit he doesn't need to come back anymore. When the guy told me his story with tears of joy, and how thankful he was to overcome his situation. It sure me feel good, and hopeful, like anything is possible. And hopefully my updates can do the same for any of you readers. Just as yours have done for me. Anyway I'm home now after a long day of traveling and am going to catch up on some sleep. It's been a long couple of days. I'll be browsing the boards as usual, and will have another update in a month. :) Take care everyone.

Wonderful news and continued success with the next set of scans. My next appt at MDA is March 22 for scans and meeting with doc to discuss TIL. What a great story about the other warrior at NIH. Gives me hope!

When my husband did IL-2 one of the tumors in his lung stayed for year and only changed the first few months after treatment, so we waited and then he had surgery to remove it. The tissue was completely necrotic. Do they ever discuss PETScans to see if there is activity or do they have a certain amount of time they give it until they see if it's just shrinking and still active?

I love hearing your good news. Keep up the good work...and as far as what to expect in the future...A GOOD LIFE! FREE OF MM. You have done so good...and it will continue. Lots of prayers sent your way. Beth 3/B

That's a very encouraging report; thanks for posting it. Wishing you continued strength and good spirits.

Paul

If you have time to chatter Read Books. If if you have time to read Walk in the mountains, desert and ocean If you have time to walk Sing song and dance Sit quietly, you happy Lucky Idiot--Nanao Sakaki

That's a very encouraging report; thanks for posting it. Wishing you continued strength and good spirits.

Paul

If you have time to chatter Read Books. If if you have time to read Walk in the mountains, desert and ocean If you have time to walk Sing song and dance Sit quietly, you happy Lucky Idiot--Nanao Sakaki

Thanks for the update Kevin. You always know we are on your team and cheering for you to win against the beast. It's nice to hear things like the 17 year survivor...I"m sure it made you feel stronger to know there is a light a the end of the tunnel. Val

Kevin, so glad to check in and get to read your good news. I so rarely read the board but seems whenever I am feeling really low or apprehensive, I sign on and someone has posted something that makes me feel good for them and gives me hope for all of us. May you keep seeing these decreases and thanks so much for taking the time to share (traveling can be so exhausting).

Blessings,

Shari

Game on. I am going to win! (The thought I had when I heard the doctor say I had melanoma.)